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Lack of carbon levy undermines Australia’s decarbonisation goals

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April 21, 2025

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The Australian government’s hesitation to implement a carbon levy on imported cement, lime, and clinker is raising concerns about job losses and stalled climate progress, according to the Financial Review. The Cement Industry Federation, representing major producers like Adbri, Boral, and Cement Australia, warns that the absence of such a levy enables carbon leakage, potentially leading to the offshoring of domestic production and jeopardising up to 1,400 jobs. Imports, primarily from Southeast Asia, currently supply over 40 per cent of Australia’s clinker demand. While an energy expert was appointed in 2023 to explore a carbon border adjustment mechanism, the final recommendations have been delayed until after the May 2025 federal election, with only an interim report released in late 2024.

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UltraTech Cement boosts capacity with new clinker line

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April 21, 2025

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UltraTech Cement has commissioned a 3.35 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) brownfield clinker line and one of two 2.7Mt/yr cement grinding mills at its Maihar facility in Madhya Pradesh. The second mill is expected to be operational in Q1 of FY2026. The company has also expanded its Dhule (1.2Mt/yr) and Durgapur (0.6Mt/yr) grinding units and inaugurated its first bulk terminal in Lucknow with a 1.8Mt/yr handling capacity.

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Ambuja Cements gets a new CEO

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5 hours ago

April 21, 2025

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Ambuja Cements has named Vinod Bahety as its CEO for a three-year term, following Ajay Kapur’s elevation to Managing Director. Bahety, formerly the company’s CFO, brings over 25 years of experience in finance and manufacturing, including a previous role as Group Head of M&A at Adani Group. Other key appointments include Rakesh Tiwary as CFO, Madhavi Isanaka as Chief Digital Officer, Vaibhav Dixit as Manufacturing Head, and Ashwin Raikundaliya as Chief Sustainability Officer.

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‘Sabse Khaas Pehelwan’ by Nuvoco

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5 hours ago

April 21, 2025

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp has introduced Nuvoco Duraguard Cement ‘Sabse Khaas Pehelwan’, a one-of-a-kind wrestling championship aimed at honouring and nurturing Haryana’s proud wrestling legacy. The initiative offers budding wrestlers an opportunity to compete at a professional level, gain visibility and represent their districts in a prestigious state-wide competition. ‘Seedhi Baat Hai, Duraguard Khaas Hai’ is aligned with Nuvoco’s brand philosophy.